Dec 19 Leapfrog's Xeed Now Available for Purchase

As promised, the folks at Leapfrog have launched their biggest 3D printer, the Xeed. It's big for a desktop 3D printer, but that fits its target market: offices where the device would be shared by (presumably) professionals.

The Xeed offers premium 3D printer features, such as standard dual extruders, automatic bed leveling before each print, a large build volume of up to 350 x 270 x 220mm and the ability to print in ABS, PLA or PVA plastic filament.

But Xeed includes a number of features specifically to address the office crowd:

Wireless access to enable those on the far side of the office to queue up a print without having to walk over

Tablet-based touch-screen control panel, able to provide a simplified interface to timid office workers

Enclosed (but not heated) build chamber, providing a way to reduce warpage of ABS prints and increase machine productivity

Print job queuing to collect prints from a group

Simplified settings and workflow

The Xeed is available for purchase at a price of €7,000 (USD$9,600) and will ship in early 2014. If you're interested in this machine, we recommend you order early as the lead time for delivery could lengthen.

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has been writing Fabbaloo posts since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has been writing Fabbaloo posts since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!